Isang linggo na ang nakalipas.
Habang ang iba ay mugto ang mga mata sa pagdadalamhati, ang mga taong ito ay abot batok pa ang mga ngiti. Ginawang background ang isang lugar na pinangyarihan ng trahedya.
Ibang klase rin talaga ang mga Pinoy ano?
Parang ang ganda ng memories ng mga taong ito. Talagang "all smiles" sila sa photo op.
Isang linggo na ang nakalipas. Habang ang iba ay mugto ang mga mata sa pagdadalamhati, ang mga taong ito ay abot batok pa ang mga ngiti. Ginawang background ang isang lugar na pinangyarihan ng trahedya. Ibang klase rin talaga ang mga Pinoy ano?
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This thick and large slice of Sbarro's All-Meat Pizza can already satisfy two meals. Meaning, you can both have your lunch and dinner at the same time.
It's quite a heavy serving, you won't even finish it in one sitting. For a hungry tummy, this single slice of all-meat pizza would fill it just right. The greater you are, the more humble you should be.
This is the essence of being down-to-earth. Getting to the top should never distract you from always putting your feet on the ground. There has to be a balance between humility and greatness. The more you become great, the more you should show humility. The more you become humble, the more you are blessed. It's a never-ending cycle of good karma. Do good to others and it will all come back to you, doubled and even tripled! Yes, it's the start of the long weekend. But the entire week has been dedicated to the unfortunate hostage drama that happened last Monday. And it's not yet over. Although the dead had already been put to rest, the incident is still fresh. Investigations are still ongoing. Below is the video of how the hostage ended, as well as the testimony of a survivor. "Mr. Mendoza was already upset even before he saw on television what the policemen did to his brother. The other tourists who remained inside the bus were complaining. Wei Ji Jiang wanted to go to the bathroom. Dao Chi Yu was hungry and the rest were just groaning and whining like they have forgotten that our lives rest in Mr. Mendoza's hands.
The hostage taker, as you know him was really nice. He treated us okay and even let the elders and the children leave the bus. He said your policemen treated him unfairly. He was a policeman too and was accused of doing something he had no knowledge of. But your government didn't listen so he used us to get everyone's attention. Things would have never turned for the worst if he didn't see how his family was dragged out of their house and taken into custody. He was watching the news all the time as we huddled around each other behind the bus. He shouted some words in your language then started shooting in the air. A girl about my age started screaming. Mr. Mendoza demanded her to stop but she didn't understand English. God, he had to slash her neck with a knife just to put her to rest. Her boyfriend who tried to hit him was shot in the head. Tension was rising. You can see in his face how scared and confused he was. The bus driver ran away leaving him alone with strangers from a distant land. I can see him walking across the aisle, sometimes pointing his machine gun to one of the tourists. But he tried his best not to hurt us, especially those who really cooperate. I guess it’s in your nature not to inflict pain on others unless it was necessary or when madness corrupts your head. I remember him saying that he will free us before sundown and implored us to forget everything when we return home. But his words don't matter now. The policemen were trying to force their way in, while we all lied down to shield ourselves from bullets. Mister Mendoza blindly shoots at his enemies which I think kept them from rescuing us. I hear sobs under the chairs. Some were even shouting the names of their loved ones even when the air merely eats their words. Kevin Tang tried to escape when the glass door was was shattered, but one shot and he slumped on the floor with blood gushing from his mouth. Heavy rain pitter-pattered on the rooftop. In old Chinese saying, it means an end to a struggle. Finally, somebody was able to open the escape hatch at the back of the bus. Freedom. But I knew Mister Mendoza was still alive. I knew he was just waiting for a chance to strike back at his enemies. So I told those around me not to escape. Let the authorities come for us instead. Then there was gunfire. He was firing at his enemies with a machine gun. Those who were at the escape hatch fled abandoning us once again. It's like a nightmare with no end and to wake up means a certain death. Then somebody from outside the bus threw a canister. It forced out a black smoke that is so painful to the eyes and putrid smelling to the nose. People started screaming. We cannot breathe. Some ran in front of the bus but Mister Mendoza warned them of stray bullets. It was too late. One was hit on the head; the other was hit on the shoulders. Bullets were now flying. It’s like the authorities thought we were all dead. Mister Mendoza finally admits his mistake and said sorry to everyone, dead or alive. He then ran towards the front of the bus where he would meet his maker. As he passed by my chair with bullets whistling overhead, I clutched my hand on the velvet curtain and wrapped it around my face. All I could think of was to stay alive - for my child who is waiting for me back in Xinjiang. I know I will survive. I will come home." -- As narrated by a Quirino Grandstand hostage survivor It was Friday the 13th exactly two weeks ago. Now, another movie focusing on exorcists and exorcism is about to come out. The style of THE LAST EXORCISM is a bit different as it is entirely shot in documentary format. The story revolves around an evangelical minister doing fake exorcisms for decades. There came a time when he decided to make an exorcism coverage and eventually expose the false practices. But the biggest surprise would shock him when he learns that the girl is really possessed by the devil. The ultimately scary trivia about this movie was the fact that actress Ashley Bell, who played the possessed girl named Nell, physically did the creepy bending and twisting herself! Yes, you got that right. There were no special effects of any sort in the portrayals of the devil possession! (Click here for proof and details) Watch the trailer below and see for yourself. Beware! The whole world knows. Is our country holding the top spot on the hall of shame? Here are the top mistakes of the Philippine police during the hostage crisis according to a security analyst, Charles Shoebridge. (Click here for the full and detailed article) 1.) DETERMINATION 2.) LACK OF EQUIPMENT 3.) LOST OPPORTUNITY TO DISARM THE GUNMAN 4.) LOST OPPORTUNITY TO SHOOT THE GUNMAN 5.) SATISFYING THE GUNMAN'S DEMANDS 6.) TELEVISED PROCEEDINGS 7.) NO ELEMENT OF SURPRISE 8.) SAFEGUARDING THE PUBLIC 9.) USING THE GUNMAN'S BROTHER TO NEGOTIATE 10.) INSUFFICIENT TRAINING How can we trust our police and depend on them during tough times? What should we expect?
They lack everything, not just proper training. It's such a shame. Enough said. Kung ganito ka-intense ang moral support na makukuha ng bawat Pilipino mula sa kapwa Pilipino, siguradong buong bansa masaya! Sandali po muna nating kalimutan ang mga kaguluhan sa Pilipinas at panoorin ito. ...na sablay talaga ang sagot ni Miss Philippines Venus Raj sa question and answer portion para sa Top 5 ng Miss Universe beauty pageant kanina. Oo nga, proud tayong mga Pilipino dahil pasok ang ating pambato sa top 15, top 10, at top 5 ng Miss Universe. Pero nakakapanghinayang pa rin na malaki sana ang posibilidad na masungkit ni Venus Raj ang korona, kung hindi lang siya pumalpak sa question and answer. Yun ang totoo, hindi na natin pwedeng itanggi. Yung sagot niya ang dahilan kung bakit bigla siyang bumulusok sa 4th runner-up spot. Buong mundo nakatutok sa kanya. Naiintindihan naman natin na kabado siya at ninenerbiyos. Pero di pa rin maitatago ang pagkadismaya ng lahat sa sagot na hindi man lang konektado sa simpleng tanong. Panoorin niyo at basahin ang MAJOR-MAJOR transcription ng sagot niya. Judge:: What is one big mistake that you've made in your life and what did you do to make it right?
Venus Raj:: Thank you so much sir, for that wonderful question. Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Good evening Las Vegas! You know what sir, in my 22 years of existence, I can say that there is nothing major-major, I mean problem that I have done in my life because I am very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me so thank you so much that I am here. Thank you, thank you so much! Talagang matinding kadramahan ang gumulat sa buong mundo ngayong umaga.
Isang dating pulis ang nanghostage ng tourist bus ng mga Chinese na namamasyal lang sa Maynila. Ang rason? Gusto niyang malinis ang pangalan niya sa kasong kinasangkutan noong 2008. Gusto rin niyang bumalik sa pagkapulis matapos madismiss sa serbisyo noong taon ding iyon. Kung hindi ba naman siya siraulo... Sa palagay ba niya pababalikin ba siya sa pagiging pulis kung naglikha siya ng isang kaguluhan na kahiya-hiya sa buong mundo? "Panibagong sampal ito sa imahe ng ating bansa." -- Sen. Chiz Escudero 100 percent, talagang nakakahiya ang Pilipinas. Nahihiya ang mga Pilipino sa buong mundo sa ipinapakitang asal ng mga pulis. Hindi pa nga tapos yung isyu sa pangtotorture, heto na naman. Kalat na naman sa worldwide news ang nagaganap sa Pilipinas. Kung hindi nangongotong, nangtotorture. Kung hindi nangtotorture, nanghohostage. May kwenta pa ba ang kapulisan ng bansa natin? May reputasyon pa ba silang pinanghahawakan? Napakalaking kabaliwan na isang dating pulis pa ang gagawa ng kahihiyan. Napakalaking kabaliwan na ang dahilan kung bakit niya ginagawa ito ay para makuha niya ulit ang trabaho niya sa Philippine National Police (PNP). Napakalaking kabaliwan na ang hinostage pa ay mga foreigner. Dinamay pa ang turismo ng bansa. Buti sana kung kapwa Pilipino niya ang hinostage niya. Di na siguro tayo malalagay sa headline ng international media. Nakakahiya. Sobrang nakakahiya. Imbes maawa ka, ipagkakait mo na lang na isa kang Pilipino. Magpapanggap kang iba ang lahi mo. Bansa na natin ang pugad ng mga baliw na pulis. God bless the Philippines. Mabuhay! Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Lahat ng emosyon, natutumbok ng musikang naririnig natin. Kaya nga di na kataka-taka na kahit ano pang nararamdaman natin, soundtrip lang ang katapat. Madalas pa, nakaka-relate tayo sa mga kantang napapakinggan natin. Tipong tagos hanggang kaluluwa ang patama ng mga kanta sa buhay natin. Minsan, ginagamit ang musika para maibsan ang mga anik-anik na nararamdaman natin. Nagpapakabingi sa mga tugtuging sumasalamin sa feelings. Pag may problema, nilulunod ang sarili sa mga musikang makapagpapalimot sa kalungkutan. Pag masaya naman, iindak sa saliw ng musikang nakakapagpasayaw talaga. Yung tipong mga feel-good music. Kaya nga nauso ang mga genre ng musika. May nakalaan para sa bawat nararamdaman. Ang musika rin ay hindi basta-bastang tunog lang. May lyrics ang mga ito na talagang nais ipaintindi ang kahulugan. Nahuhumaling ang mga tao sa melodiya at mensahe ng musikang pinakikinggan. At dito dumedepende ang pag-iiba ng moods. Hindi lang basta naririnig ang musika. Nararating nito ang ating kaluluwa. |
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